Could we just say a great big THANK YOU to Dittany

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Thanks.

That is it.

You know how I have appreciated your posts and your influence, so I don't need to say more.

No nay-sayers allowed, please respect this space for people who wish to express their appreciation of a person who has been a force for good on MN.

Nope, I don't mind and I don't think Dittany would either

Thank you Dittany. You challenged my thinking and prompted me to question things I had viewed as certainties.

Oh yes - I can't imagine Dittany will mind if I say thanks to both her and Sakura too. You've both given me some brilliant advice and stuff to think about. Take care of yourselves.

Really sorry to hear that Dittany is off but she must have to do what she must have to do.

Brilliant insight.

Thank you, Dittany. I used to be SupposedToBeWorking (but namechanged when I decided to stop berating myself ), and your 'small sexual assaults' thread changed my life. I had never had a woman angry on my behalf before.

Your unfailing defense of women oppressed by patriarchy, by misogyny, gives me such strength.

AF, you also helped me a lot on that thread. Thank you too.

P.S. Dittany, I get to teach undergraduates sometimes. I sneak rad fem theory in at every opportunity

Keep up the good work, leafgreen !

Another fan saying "come back soon, wearing dark glasses if necessary".

I remember some while ago in Relationships, a poster made some sneering comment like "you don't have to listen to Dittany, she's a feminist". I dare say they thought they had made some kind of point. I can't remember who it was nor do I particularly care. I do remember Dittany though, and in a good way.

Interesting how many people have posted things like "I didn't always agree with her, but..." That's the thing, you could have a healthy debate. She'd never mind explaining why she believed a thing, or pointing out where you could read more about it. Thus I object strongly to the term "flouncing" in this case, because it implies being unable to handle disagreement, and let's face it, this is a woman who was never afraid of a bit of disagreement. It kind of goes with the territory when you challenge established systems.

Yes, a big thank you from me too. Come back if you can. If you don't want to, then I hope you are enjoying life doing whatever you are doing.

Thank you, Dittany! You really did change the way I think about the world.

Thank you Dittany - when I first read your posts they seemed completely out there, as I'd never read anything even vaguely feminist. I used to argue with you, but you always had reason on your side.

You've changed the way I see the world, and made me determined that my dds will have their eyes opened. You've made me lose a couple of (anti feminist) friends, and that was definitely a good thing I've converted a few others, your influence has spread well beyond MN.

I'll miss not having the chance to argue discuss things some more once I've caught up on my reading. I hope you will continue to write, whether in the form of books, articles or a blog. Best wishes.

Thank you so much Dittany.

Like the ripples analogy. Tis true. And I frequently think 'what would Dittany say'.

I was thinking this just a couple of minutes ago. I nearly typed - Hopefully Dittany will come along soon - then remembered.....

I'm already wishing she was back.

Thank you for everything, and I do hope you find your way back some day

It's a shame that she's left. Hopefully she'll be back (no-one ever leaves for long)

I also read Wifework on your recommendation dittany. It really opened my eyes as I read it just after my relationship with my partner had broken down. If I do choose to have a live in relationship with a man again, my expectations will be much higher, so thanks.

Thank you dittany.

Sorry to see you go Dittany. Your posts were informative and well argued. You will be missed.

Thank you Dittany. Hope you will be back, either as yourself or 'undercover'.

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I didn't know her well being a recent poster on these boards but she was very helpful and supportive to me. Sorry she's gone.

Thank you Dittany.

You made me think. And read.

I hope you'll be back.

I hope you see this thread.

Thank you, you have really made me think about so many things. So sad that I won't be able to read your posts anymore. A great loss to this section and the board.